Accelerated BSN Programs in Louisiana

Program Length & Format

• 17-month
• Program includes 63 credit hours of nursing courses plus 31 credit hours of non-nursing prerequisites
• Block credit awarded for general education courses from prior bachelor's degree
• Coursework divided into summer, fall, and spring semesters with multiple sub-terms
• On-campus program located in Pineville, Louisiana

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on all college coursework
• Minimum grade of C or better in all prerequisite and pre-nursing courses
• No more than two repeated prerequisite or pre-nursing courses allowed; fewer repeats preferred

Entrance Exams

• TEAS exam required only for traditional BSN applicants; ABSN applicants are exempt
• ABSN applicants must meet or exceed national BSN mean score on TEAS if taken previously for other programs

Prerequisites

• Completion of 31 credit hours of non-nursing prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better before nursing courses begin
• Required courses:
  • Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)
  • Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
  • Introductory Chemistry (3 hrs)
  • Microbiology (3 hrs)
  • Elementary Statistics (3 hrs)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 hrs total)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 hrs total)
  • Survey of the Bible (1 hr, may be completed pre or summer)
  • Some substitutions allowed based on prior coursework (e.g., psychology, statistics)

Application

• Two-step application process: initial inquiry and submission of formal application via NursingCAS or by contacting admissions
• Required documents include official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Submission of statement of goals
• Three references required
• Admission decisions consider GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and other application materials
• At-risk applicants may be admitted if space is available and program requirements are met

Cost & Financial Aid

• Cabrini Scholars program offers grants of $5,000 or $10,000 for ABSN students in exchange for employment commitments after graduation at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital:
• $5,000 grant requires 24-month employment commitment
• $10,000 grant requires 36-month employment commitment
• Eligibility for Cabrini Scholars requires successful completion of first ABSN semester and completion of grant application and interview

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credits evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Applicants transferring from other nursing programs must provide a letter of good standing and official transcripts
• Transfer credits accepted only for courses equivalent to LCU's nursing curriculum

Contacts

• Amelia Davis, Ph.D., contact phone: 318-487-7127
• Admissions phone: 318-487-7127
• Financial aid phone: 318-487-7386
• Physical address: 1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA 71360